ATEN ATEN Matrix KVM KM0832 - Manual (Page 37)

Chapter 2. Installation
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Cascading Matrix Plus KVM Adapter Cables
You can connect a chain of Matrix Plus KVM adapter cables to each KM0832
KVM port. When connecting Matrix Plus KVM adapter cables to the KM0832,
you do not need to install the MP0101M Master Module as with other matrix
KVM switches. The table on page 23 lists compatible Matrix Plus KVM
adapter cables and the computer platforms they support.
To install Matrix Plus KVM adapter cables, refer to the installation diagram on
page 28 (the numbers in the diagram correspond with the numbers in the
procedure) and do the following:
Note: 1. The total distance between the KM0832 and the last Matrix Plus
KVM adapter cable in the chain cannot exceed 150m (500').
2. The distance between adjacent Matrix Plus KVM adapter cables
cannot exceed 0.5 m.
1. Use a Cat 5 cable to connect a KVM port on the KM0832 to the CHAIN
IN port on a Matrix Plus KVM adapter cable.
2. Connect the cables on the Matrix Plus KVM adapter cable to the keyboard,
video, and mouse ports on the computer you are installing. Stop here if
you are installing only 1 Matrix Plus KVM adapter cable. Otherwise, go to
Step 3 if you are chaining additional Matrix Plus KVM adapter cables.
3. Use a Cat 5 cable to connect the CHAIN OUT port on the first-level
Matrix Plus KVM adapter cable to the CHAIN IN port on the second-level
Matrix Plus KVM adapter cable.
4. Connect the cables on the Matrix Plus KVM adapter cable to the keyboard,
video, and mouse ports on the computer you are installing.
5. Repeat steps 3 and 4 for any additional Matrix Plus KVM adapter cables
you are installing in the chain.